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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Nine Times SC

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Nine Times SC
 34.95°N 82.78°W (Elev. 1243 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 am EDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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